Willow twigs steeped overnight in boiling water to make a natural rooting liquid for cuttings.
What You’ll Need
About two cups of pencil-thin willow branchescut in 1 inch to 3 inch lengths
Half-gallon of boiling water
Jar with a tight-fitting lidand a label
Directions
Leave the willow twigs to steep in the boiling water overnight. (Alternatively, soak them in lukewarm water for 24 to 48 hours.)
Soak cuttings in the liquid overnight, or pour it over the soil around cuttings that are already planted. Two applications should be enough.
Some cuttings will root right in a jar of willow water.
Notes
Store in a labeled, tightly lidded jar in the refrigerator; effective up to two months.Safety: Adult handles the boiling water. Label the jar and keep it on a separate fridge shelf so no one drinks it. Only cut willow where you have permission.